Josh Wolff scored on a penalty kick and Tony Meola posted his 51st career shutout as the Kansas City Wizards defeated Colorado 1-0 Wednesday night, handing the Rapids their first loss at home in more than a year.

The first of four meetings between the two teams that have won the last three MLS titles went to the defending champs, yet mitigating circumstances tempered San Jose's 4-2 defeat of the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Earthquakes moved into second in the Western Conference behind the Galaxy.

Freddy Adu had his first career assist Saturday, although his D.C. United lost to Colorado 2-1. Also in the MLS, the MetroStars tied New England 1-1, Tony Meola's league-record 52nd shutout carried Kansas City past Dallas 2-0 and Brian Ching's two goals helped San Jose beat Los Angeles 4-2.

Freddy Adu became the youngest athlete in a major American league in more than 100 years when he took the field for D.C. United in the 61st minute of Saturday's MLS opener. Although Adu went scoreless, the United beat defending champion San Jose 2-1.